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| Computer and laptop
resources at the Library shall be used only to
access different types of information for the
primary purposes of education, research, and
lifelong learning. These resources are made
available to all citizens within the Library's
service area and, secondarily, to those outside
the Library's service area. |
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| Requirements: |
| For those residing
within the Library's service area, a current and
valid library card is required to use the
computers and laptops. Patrons must use their
own cards to access library computers. Those
outside the Library's service area with a valid
Pennsylvania or New Jersey driver's license or
other form of photo ID can obtain a three-month
computer use only card. Those outside the
Library's service area beyond Pennsylvania or
New Jersey can obtain a guest pass with a valid
driver's license or other form of photo ID. |
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| Within the Library: |
| In compliance with the
CIPA Act, internet stations are filtered as per
47 U.S.C. 254 (h) and (l). Use of library
computers and laptops must follow the guidelines
of all networks accessed. In addition to
resource access, the Library provides office
applications, research applications, and
educational software. Patrons MAY NOT download
or run software not installed by the Library. |
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| Inappropriate Use |
Computers and laptops MAY NOT be used to conduct
any illegal activities including, but not
limited to:
- Accessing explicit sexual
content as defined in 19 PA C.S.
5903
- Gambling
- Fraud
- Copyright violations, including
Bit Torrent and other peer-to-peer
downloading sites
- To perpetuate fraud or identity
theft
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| Such activities will be
subject to prosecution by local, state, and
federal authorities. Library privileges may be
suspended or revoked for violation of this
policy. |
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| The Library offers free
wifi within its buildings. Wifi users are bound
by the policy outlined here. |
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The following are the
property of their proprietor and/or
subsidiaries, affiliates, assigns, licensors, or
other respective owners and are protected
without limitation, pursuant to U.S. and foreign
copyright and trademark laws, and cannot be
reproduced for commercial use of any kind
including, but not limited to the following:
- Software
- Design
- Text
- Images
- Photographs
- Illustrations
- Audio clips
- Video clips
- Artwork
- Graphic material
- Other copyrightable elements and
the selection and arrangement
thereof
- Trademarks, service marks, and
trade names
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| The internet and its
resources may contain material which is
controversial, incomplete, or inaccurate. The
Library is not responsible for material accessed
via its computers, laptops, or wifi and cannot
censor access to, nor protect patrons from,
offensive content. Parents/guardians of minors
assume responsibility for their children's use
of the internet through the Library's
connection. |
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| Library computers and
laptops are regularly maintained to ensure
reliable operation. The Library is not
responsible for any losses due to computer
operation, viruses, or other equipment failure. |
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| While every attempt is
made to keep all information passing to and from
our systems private, patrons must assume that
any information transmitted or received is not
private. The Library does not monitor normal
usage of our systems but will fully cooperate
with legal authorities in the investigation of
illegal activities, including turning over usage
logs and records upon receipt of proper warrants
or subpoenas. For additional information
regarding privacy and confidentiality, please
see the Electronic Communications Act of 1986,
the Telecommunications Act of 1998, and the
U.S.A. Patriot Act (PL 107-56). |
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